The Silmarillion [Illustrated Edition]

# The Silmarillion [Illustrated Edition]

## Part I: Ainulindalë (The Music of the Ainur)
- The Creation of the World
  - Eru Ilúvatar and the Ainur
  - The Great Music
  - The Vision of the World
- The Formation of Arda
  - Melkor's Rebellion
  - The Shaping of the World
  - The Entry of the Valar into Arda

## Part II: Valaquenta (The Account of the Valar)
- The Valar
  - Manwë, Lord of the Air
  - Ulmo, Lord of Waters
  - Aulë, Master of Crafts
  - Oromë, Lord of Forests
  - Other Valar
- The Maiar
  - Melian the Maia
  - Sauron as a Maia
- Melkor (Morgoth)
  - His Fall from Grace
  - His Role in Corruption

## Part III: Quenta Silmarillion (The History of the Silmarils)
- The Two Trees of Valinor
  - Creation of the Trees
  - Light of the Trees
  - Destruction by Melkor and Ungoliant
- The Elves Awaken
  - Cuiviénen and the First Elves
  - The Journey to Valinor
- The Silmarils and the Unrest of the Noldor
  - Fëanor and the Creation of the Silmarils
  - The Oath of Fëanor
  - The Kinslaying at Alqualondë
- The Flight of the Noldor
  - The Prophecy of the North
  - Division of the Noldor
- The War of the Jewels
  - Battles Against Morgoth
  - The Tale of Beren and Lúthien
  - The Quest for the Silmaril
- The Downfall of the Noldor
  - The Fall of Gondolin
  - The Fate of Doriath
  - The Final Battle and Eärendil’s Voyage

## Part IV: Akallabêth (The Downfall of Númenor)
- The Rise of Númenor
  - Gift of the Men of the West
  - Friendship with the Elves
- The Shadow Falls on Númenor
  - Pride and Discontent
  - Influence of Sauron
- The Downfall
  - Ar-Pharazôn’s Invasion of Valinor
  - The Breaking of the World
  - Elendil and the Faithful

## Part V: Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age
- The Forging of the Rings
  - Celebrimbor and the Elven Rings
  - Sauron and the One Ring
- The War of the Last Alliance
  - Gil-galad and Elendil
  - Isildur’s Bane
- The Legacy of the Rings
  - The Watchful Peace
  - The Return of Sauron
  - Prelude to The Lord of the Rings